Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Masters and Methods of Cryptic Construction
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 1. A puzzling or mysterious word or phrase
- 3. Comparison showing resemblance for clues
- 5. A specialist in crossword puzzles
- 8. Word or phrase turned backwards in a clue
- 9. One rejecting obvious meanings in clues
- 10. Jumble letters to uncover hidden meanings
- 11. Those tackling cryptic crosswords
- 12. Basic unit manipulated in cryptic clues
- 14. Breaking down a clue into its components
- 17. Term used for repeated or twofold elements
Down
- 2. Combining parts to make one answer
- 4. Puzzle requiring fitting pieces together
- 6. Suggesting the answer before the reveal
- 7. Word showing a particular cryptic device is used
- 13. Sound-alike used as a cryptic device
- 15. Start or entry point for the solver
- 16. Take away letters in wordplay
- 18. Sign or mark representing something else
- 19. Hint provided in a cryptic puzzle
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